hormonal imbalances
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Hormonal imbalances occur when the body produces too much or too little of a hormone, disrupting normal function.
The endocrine system regulates mood, metabolism, reproduction, and growth, so imbalances can cause wide-ranging symptoms: fatigue, weight changes, mood swings, irregular periods, or skin problems.
Her doctor suspected hormonal imbalances were behind the symptoms.
The phrase often appears in discussions of women's health, though imbalances affect everyone.
- menopauseEnd of fertility
- hypothyroidismInsufficient thyroid hormone production
- pubertySexual development stage
- weight gainBody mass accumulation
- stressPressure, mental or vocal
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